About the Book

A month after the collapse of the Twin Towers, workers on the site discovered a few green leaves showing through the gray concrete and ash. Clearing the debris, they found a badly injured Callery Pear Tree. She was rescued, taken to a nursery outside the city, and put in the care of Richie, a City Parks worker. No one was sure if she would live, but the following spring, a dove built a nest in her branches, and new green buds appeared.

Over the years, the tree, although still bearing scars, grew tall and strong. Now known as the “9/11 Survivor Tree,” she is planted in a place of honor at the 9/11 Memorial Plaza. This story imaginatively describes the experiences, memories, and feelings of the tree throughout her healing and her eventual return home.

All profits from the sale of this book go to charity.

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“Aubin’s sensitive text and Harrington’s gentle watercolors make this both a lovely memorial and a memorable book.”

Mary QuattlebaumWashington Parent

The Survivor Tree: Inspired by a True Story. Published by Callery Press.